Author Peter Corning

Lies, Damned Lies… and Political Lies

We are experiencing a category of lies that deserves its own distinct label: Political lies. This matters a lot because political lies undermine the connection between the electorate and the actions of their leaders.

The Enemy Within

Our now 228-year-old democracy provides a depressing case-study of how a once-viable (if imperfect) democratic system can be undermined. 

“Us” Versus “Them”: The Tribalism Trap

If we are looking for a reason to hope that we might ultimately be able to transcend tribalism based on parochial and divisive interests, we may find it in a more global tribe that converts more and more of “them” into more and more of “us.”